1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owners Manual

ing bolt which provides the straightest installa-
tion of the top strap.
Child restraint anchor points are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for adult
seat belts or harnesses.
Anchor point locations
Anchor point attaching bolts are located under
the carpet of the rear luggage area floor.
Your NISSAN dealer can assist you with the
installation of your child restraint.
The anchor bolt should be installed at all
times to prevent the possibility of ex-
haust fumes entering the passenger
compartment through the holes.
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Installation on front passenger seat
INever install a rear-facing child re-
straint in the front passenger seat.
Supplemental air bags inflate with
great force. A rear-facing child re-
straint could be struck by the supple-
mental air bag in a crash and could
seriously injure or kill your child.
IIf you install a forward-facing child
restraint in the front passenger seat,place the passenger seat as far back
as possible.
IA child restraint with a top strap
should not be used in the front pas-
senger seat.
IThe 3-point belt in your vehicle is
equipped with a locking mode retrac-
tor which must be used when install-
ing a child restraint.
IFailure to use the retractor's locking
mode may result in the child restraint
not being properly secured. The re-
straint could tip over or otherwise be
unsecured and cause injury to the
child in a sudden stop or collision.When you install a child restraint in the front
seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the front
passenger seat.It should be placed in a
forward-facing direction only.Move the
seat as far back from the instrument panel
as possible. Always follow the child re-
straint manufacturer's instructions.Child
restraints for infants must be used in the
rear-facing direction and therefore must
not be used in the front seat.2. Route the seat belt tongue through the child
restraint and insert it into the buckle until
you hear and feel the latch engage.
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Be sure to follow the child restraint manufac-
turer's instructions for belt routing.
3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt
is fully extended and a click is heard. At this
time, the belt retractor is in the automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode). (It will
revert back to ªemergency lockingº when
the belt is fully retracted.)
4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound
will be heard as the belt retracts. This
indicates that the retractor is in the auto-
matic locking mode. Pull down on the belt to
remove any slack in the belt.5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to make
sure that it is securely held in place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt out
of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more
belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is
in the automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If the
lap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.
After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is allowed to wind back into the
retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt may
be used as normal and will only lock during a
sudden stop or impact.Tilt operation
While pushing down on the lock lever, adjust
the steering wheel up or down to the desired
position. Push the lock lever up securely to
lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
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TILTING STEERING WHEEL
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IDo not store the main sun visor be-
fore storing the sub-sun visor.
IDo not pull the sub-sun visor forcedly
downwards.
Electrical control type
(If so equipped)
Push the right or left end of the switch to adjust
the right or left side mirror, then control the
lever.
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they ap-
pear.
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SUN VISOR OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL
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Manual control type
The outside mirror can be moved in any direc-
tion for a better rear view.
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the
passenger side are closer than they ap-
pear.
Folding outside mirror
Push the mirror backward to fold it.The night position will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view
clarity.
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OUTSIDE MIRRORS INSIDE MIRROR
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The luggage net keeps packages in the cargo
area from moving around while your vehicle is
driven.
To install the luggage net, attach the four
hooks to the four retainers.
To remove the luggage net, detach the four
hooks from the luggage net retainers.
ITo prevent luggage or packages from
sliding forward during braking, do
not stack anything in the cargo area
higher than the seatbacks.
IBe sure to secure all four hooks into
the retainers. The cargo restrained in
the net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6
kg) or the net may not stay secured.IAlways make sure that the luggage is
properly secured. Use the suitable
ropes and hooks.
IUnsecured luggage can become dan-
gerous in an accident or sudden stop.
IWhen hooking on ropes, do not apply
a load of more than 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
to a single hook.
IDo not use the luggage net between
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LUGGAGE NET LUGGAGE SIDE FINISHER HOOK
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the A and B hooks.
IAlways make sure that the luggage is
properly secured. Use the suitable
ropes and hooks.
IUnsecured luggage can become dan-
gerous in an accident or sudden stop.
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LUGGAGE HOOKS
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Always evenly distribute the luggage on the
luggage rack. Do not load more than 100 lbs.
(45 kg). Be careful that your vehicle does not
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and
GAWR are located on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (located on the driver's door
pillar). For more information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to ªTechnical and customer
informationº.
The cross-bars can be adjusted forward and
backward. Place your luggage between the
bars (A), adjust the bars (A), and secure the
luggage with rope to the bars (A). There arealso adjustable loops on the side bars for the
rope attachment.
Use care when placing or removing
items from the luggage rack. If you can-
not comfortably lift the items onto the
luggage rack from the ground, use a
ladder or stool.
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LUGGAGE RACK
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